Who is RedsZone's #41 prospect? - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

camisadelgolf · 01-31-2009, 04:58 PM

Prospect #1 - Yonder Alonso
Prospect #2 - Todd Frazier
Prospect #3 - Neftali Soto
Prospect #4 - Drew Stubbs
Prospect #5 - Chris Valaika
Prospect #6 - Kyle Lotzkar
Prospect #7 - Daryl Thompson
Prospect #8 - Juan Francisco
Prospect #9 - Juan Duran
Prospect #10 - Chris Dickerson
Prospect #11 - Devin Mesoraco
Prospect #12 - Danny Dorn
Prospect #13 - Yorman Rodriguez
Prospect #14 - Zach Stewart
Prospect #15 - Josh Roenicke
Prospect #16 - Ramon Ramirez
Prospect #17 - Zack Cozart
Prospect #18 - Matt Maloney
Prospect #19 - Carlos Fisher
Prospect #20 - Chris Heisey
Prospect #21 - Ryan Hanigan
Prospect #22 - Dallas Buck
Prospect #23 - Adam Rosales
Prospect #24 - Alex Buchholz
Prospect #25 - Travis Wood
Prospect #26 - Jeremy Horst
Prospect #27 - Pedro Viola
Prospect #28 - Evan Hildenbrandt
Prospect #29 - Juan Carlos Sulbaran
Prospect #30 - Sam Lecure
Prospect #31 - Robert Manuel
Prospect #32 - Sean Henry
Prospect #33 - Danny Rae Herrera
Prospect #34 - Sean Watson
Prospect #35 - Ismael Guillon
Prospect #36 - Ben Jukich
Prospect #37 - Junior Arias
Prospect #38 - Jordan Smith
Prospect #39 - Dave Sappelt
Prospect #40 - Phil Valiquette

*BaseClogger* · 01-31-2009, 05:59 PM

We're still doing this thing?

OnBaseMachine · 01-31-2009, 06:02 PM

I was kinda hoping we would stop at 40 but it's up to you guys...In years past we've always stopped at 40.

camisadelgolf · 01-31-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by *BaseClogger*

We're still doing this thing?

Yeah, why not? We've got time to kill until the season starts. The numbers won't mean much, but it could result in some good discussion.

camisadelgolf · 01-31-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OnBaseMachine

I was kinda hoping we would stop at 40 but it's up to you guys...In years past we've always stopped at 40.

Well, this one's already started. We could do our '+1' prospect, and if it goes well, maybe we'll continue it, maybe we won't. Tentatively, I guess I'll say this is the last one I'll do.

OnBaseMachine · 01-31-2009, 06:08 PM

I don't wanna ruin it for anyone else. If you guys wanna go to 50 then it's fine. I was just saying that we've always stopped at 40 and that's where I was planning on stopping.

camisadelgolf · 01-31-2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnBaseMachine

I don't wanna ruin it for anyone else. If you guys wanna go to 50 then it's fine. I was just saying that we've always stopped at 40 and that's where I was planning on stopping.

40 is sufficient imo. The numbers are irrelevant at this point. For future reference, I don't think we should include this portion as an official representation of RedsZone. I'd just like to see what kind of discussion could come with the group of the lesser-known prospects.

Red Daddy · 01-31-2009, 08:55 PM

Shunick is the man. Guys, he's gonna be good. He was just tired last year and I'm sure he did want to overdue it.

AmarilloRed · 01-31-2009, 11:59 PM

Logan Parker till he gets in. It says a lot about our minor league system that a prospect as good as Parker couldn't make the top 40.

JaxRed · 02-01-2009, 09:08 AM

I say the people that want to stop at 40 just drop out and let the rest continue.

mace · 02-01-2009, 11:29 AM

The way I see it, there are still plenty of guys -- namely, Mace Thurman, Shea Snowden, Logan Parker, Ramon Geronimo and Aguido Gonzalez (and maybe Wilkin Castillo if anybody could tell me that he was a legitimate catcher) -- whom I'd still like to vote for.

HokieRed · 02-01-2009, 11:53 AM

Bankston looks to me like he's being overlooked. For comparison, 24 year old seasons: Parker, .281/.353/.494/.847 A and high A ball; Bankston .280/.328/.496/.824--AAA, two levels higher. Short stint at high A ball three years ago, at 21: .387/.513/.629/1.142. This is not meant as a knock on Parker, just a way of saying I think Bankston belongs. Just trying, too, to keep the conversation going here through a few more numbers.

WMR · 02-01-2009, 02:57 PM

Keep going until every prospect in the entire system is ranked.

tripleaaaron · 02-01-2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HokieRed

Bankston looks to me like he's being overlooked. For comparison, 24 year old seasons: Parker, .281/.353/.494/.847 A and high A ball; Bankston .280/.328/.496/.824--AAA, two levels higher. Short stint at high A ball three years ago, at 21: .387/.513/.629/1.142. This is not meant as a knock on Parker, just a way of saying I think Bankston belongs. Just trying, too, to keep the conversation going here through a few more numbers.

I agree 100%. While he didn't fare so well in his cup of coffee: .203/.238/.305 in a mere 59 ab's. He's advanced and able enough to contribute to the major league roster (as a reserve, but solid). Bankston is only 25 years old and has averaged .279/.345/.470 over his minor league career with 112 homers over 2614 at bats. He doesn't have the upside of some that are left, but his floor is surely higher.

mace · 02-03-2009, 04:19 PM

If we do a runoff (Cumberland and Thurman) I'd suggest just doing it for a day or maybe a day and a half.

Man, it would sure be nice if I could start voting for someone other than Mace. Shea Snowden needs me.

Meanwhile, the post about international Reds and WBC rosters is interesting (the heading is about Castillo). I didn't know anything about Luis Machuca, Luca Panerati or Matteo Pizziconi, but they sound worth watching, at least.

View Poll Results: Who is RedsZone's #41 prospect?
Wes Bankston	2	3.77%
Scott Carroll	2	3.77%
Wilkin Castillo	5	9.43%
Shaun Cumberland	9	16.98%
Matt Fairel	0	0%
Ramon Geronimo	1	1.89%
Aguido Gonzalez	0	0%
Paul Janish	2	3.77%
Yen-Wen Kuo	0	0%
Carter Morrison	0	0%
Alex Oliveras	0	0%
Logan Parker	4	7.55%
Cody Puckett	0	0%
Justin Reed	6	11.32%
Clayton Shunick	5	9.43%
Alex Smit	1	1.89%
Shea Snowden	1	1.89%
Craig Tatum	6	11.32%
Mace Thurman	9	16.98%
Byron Wiley	0	0%
Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll

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01-31-2009, 04:58 PM	#1
camisadelgolf Vampire Weekend @Bernie's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 11,311	Who is RedsZone's #41 prospect? Prospect #1 - Yonder Alonso Prospect #2 - Todd Frazier Prospect #3 - Neftali Soto Prospect #4 - Drew Stubbs Prospect #5 - Chris Valaika Prospect #6 - Kyle Lotzkar Prospect #7 - Daryl Thompson Prospect #8 - Juan Francisco Prospect #9 - Juan Duran Prospect #10 - Chris Dickerson Prospect #11 - Devin Mesoraco Prospect #12 - Danny Dorn Prospect #13 - Yorman Rodriguez Prospect #14 - Zach Stewart Prospect #15 - Josh Roenicke Prospect #16 - Ramon Ramirez Prospect #17 - Zack Cozart Prospect #18 - Matt Maloney Prospect #19 - Carlos Fisher Prospect #20 - Chris Heisey Prospect #21 - Ryan Hanigan Prospect #22 - Dallas Buck Prospect #23 - Adam Rosales Prospect #24 - Alex Buchholz Prospect #25 - Travis Wood Prospect #26 - Jeremy Horst Prospect #27 - Pedro Viola Prospect #28 - Evan Hildenbrandt Prospect #29 - Juan Carlos Sulbaran Prospect #30 - Sam Lecure Prospect #31 - Robert Manuel Prospect #32 - Sean Henry Prospect #33 - Danny Rae Herrera Prospect #34 - Sean Watson Prospect #35 - Ismael Guillon Prospect #36 - Ben Jukich Prospect #37 - Junior Arias Prospect #38 - Jordan Smith Prospect #39 - Dave Sappelt Prospect #40 - Phil Valiquette

01-31-2009, 05:59 PM	#2
BaseClogger WOOOOO!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 6,103	Re: Who is RedsZone's #41 prospect? We're still doing this thing? __________________ "On-base percentage is great if you can score runs and do something with that on-base percentage," Baker said. "Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me."

01-31-2009, 06:02 PM	#3
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,692	Re: Who is RedsZone's #41 prospect? I was kinda hoping we would stop at 40 but it's up to you guys...In years past we've always stopped at 40. __________________ I miss Adam Dunn.

01-31-2009, 06:08 PM	#6
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,692	Re: Who is RedsZone's #41 prospect? I don't wanna ruin it for anyone else. If you guys wanna go to 50 then it's fine. I was just saying that we've always stopped at 40 and that's where I was planning on stopping. __________________ I miss Adam Dunn.

01-31-2009, 08:55 PM	#8
Red Daddy Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 190	Re: Who is RedsZone's #41 prospect? Shunick is the man. Guys, he's gonna be good. He was just tired last year and I'm sure he did want to overdue it.

01-31-2009, 11:59 PM	#9
AmarilloRed Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Amarillo,Texas Posts: 3,999	Re: Who is RedsZone's #41 prospect? Logan Parker till he gets in. It says a lot about our minor league system that a prospect as good as Parker couldn't make the top 40.

02-01-2009, 09:08 AM	#10
JaxRed Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 9,266	Re: Who is RedsZone's #41 prospect? I say the people that want to stop at 40 just drop out and let the rest continue.

02-01-2009, 11:29 AM	#11
mace Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,222	Re: Who is RedsZone's #41 prospect? The way I see it, there are still plenty of guys -- namely, Mace Thurman, Shea Snowden, Logan Parker, Ramon Geronimo and Aguido Gonzalez (and maybe Wilkin Castillo if anybody could tell me that he was a legitimate catcher) -- whom I'd still like to vote for.

02-01-2009, 11:53 AM	#12
HokieRed Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,100	Re: Who is RedsZone's #41 prospect? Bankston looks to me like he's being overlooked. For comparison, 24 year old seasons: Parker, .281/.353/.494/.847 A and high A ball; Bankston .280/.328/.496/.824--AAA, two levels higher. Short stint at high A ball three years ago, at 21: .387/.513/.629/1.142. This is not meant as a knock on Parker, just a way of saying I think Bankston belongs. Just trying, too, to keep the conversation going here through a few more numbers.

02-03-2009, 04:19 PM	#15
mace Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,222	Re: Who is RedsZone's #41 prospect? If we do a runoff (Cumberland and Thurman) I'd suggest just doing it for a day or maybe a day and a half. Man, it would sure be nice if I could start voting for someone other than Mace. Shea Snowden needs me. Meanwhile, the post about international Reds and WBC rosters is interesting (the heading is about Castillo). I didn't know anything about Luis Machuca, Luca Panerati or Matteo Pizziconi, but they sound worth watching, at least.